title: Rapid and simple GLC determination of valproic acid and ethosuximide in plasma of epileptic patients.
abstract: A GLC method for the determination of valproic acid and ethosuximide in plasma was developed. The procedure involved a single solvent extraction of drugs from acidified plasma samples, followed by a GLC injection of the unconcentrated organic phase. This rapid, sensitive, specific, and reproducible method has been used for 2 years for the routine determination of plasma levels of valproic acid and ethosuximide in epileptic patients who receive other antiepileptic drugs simultaneously.
mesh_terms: D002849:Chromatography, Gas / Q000379:methods; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000097:blood*; D005013:Ethosuximide / Q000097:blood*; D006801:Humans; D014635:Valproic Acid / Q000097:blood*
chemical_list: D005013:Ethosuximide; D014635:Valproic Acid